How far is Ann Arbor, MI from Watersmeet, MI?
The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Watersmeet, MI is about 535.9 miles (862.4 km), with a travel time of about 10h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 385 miles (619.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 13m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Emmet County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ann Arbor and Watersmeet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor and Watersmeet.
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Start on South State Street
1325 ft · 43 sec · South State Street
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Turn left onto East Huron Street
2058 ft · 1 min · East Huron Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp straight toward M 14 East, US 23: Flint, Detroit
835 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep left to continue on US 23 North: Flint
94.7 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Keep slight left
62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left
117.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
1913 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto US-2 West
1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
133.4 mi · 2 hr 38 min · US-2 West
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Turn right onto County Road 426 M.5 Road
2894 ft · 1 min · County Road 426 M.5 Road
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Continue on County 426 M.5 Road
2005 ft · 1 min · County 426 M.5 Road
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Turn left onto 18th Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · 18th Road
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Continue on I Road
1237 ft · 21 sec · I Road
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Turn right onto 18th Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · 18th Road
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Continue on G Road
1.5 km · 1 min · G Road
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Continue on 17th Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · 17th Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto C Road
1232 ft · 24 sec · C Road
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Turn right
41.2 mi · 56 min
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Continue straight
6 mi · 7 min
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Turn left
12.8 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
116 m · 12 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn left onto Crystal Avenue
45.3 mi · 54 min · Crystal Avenue
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Turn right
1797 ft · 49 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Northwestern Avenue
56 m · 8 sec · Northwestern Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ann Arbor and Watersmeet.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US-2 West
Continue on US-2 West
133 mi · 02h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ann Arbor and Chance Rain Showers near Watersmeet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ann Arbor to Watersmeet?
The road trip is about 535.9 miles (862.4 km) and usually takes 10h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Carp Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 267.7 miles from Ann Arbor and 268.2 miles from Watersmeet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 385 miles (619.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 150.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $71.31 one way or $142.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 168.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Ann Arbor and Watersmeet, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ann Arbor and Chance Rain Showers near Watersmeet.
Stop Ideas Near Carp Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carp Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Watersmeet. Straight-line distance: 385 mi (619.59 km).
#1 Ann Arbor
The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
| Population | 119,280 |
| Coordinates | 42.2775600, -83.7408800 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Watersmeet
Township in Gogebic County, Michigan
| Population | 1,353 |
| Coordinates | 46.2677300, -89.1779200 |
| Altitude | 489 |
| Country | United States |
End: Watersmeet (-89.17792, 46.26773)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 862 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $71.31 | $142.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $80.42 | $160.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $88.01 | $176.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $100.30 | $200.60 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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